'Jesus Christ Superstar,' La Jolla Playhouse

Des McAnuff pulled off something of a minor miracle in making this Broadway-bound revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera seem as fresh and vital as when it first appeared. Pictured: Paul Nolan as Jesus.

Des McAnuff pulled off something of a minor miracle in making this Broadway-bound revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera seem as fresh and vital as when it first appeared. Pictured: Paul Nolan as Jesus. (David Hou / La Jolla Playhouse)

Des McAnuff pulled off something of a minor miracle in making this Broadway-bound revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera seem as fresh and vital as when it first appeared. Pictured: Paul Nolan as Jesus.